| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $44.70 | 8.471% | $48.4865 | $48.49 | $48.50 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.25 | 8.542% | $253.1742 | $253.17 | $253.15 | $253.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.91 | 9.839% | $218.4808 | $218.48 | $218.50 | $218.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.26 | 5.164% | $117.0055 | $117.01 | $117.00 | $117.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.52 | 4.482% | $223.09 | $223.09 | $223.10 | $223.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.74 | 10.298% | $187.2198 | $187.22 | $187.20 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.54 | 7.867% | $69.6174 | $69.62 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,035.92 | $1,117.0742 | $1,117.08 | $1,117.05 | $1,117.10 | |